What Custers does

Custers Hydraulica B.V., trading as Custers®, is a Dutch manufacturer of premium aluminum scaffolding systems, aerial work platforms, and bespoke work-at-height engineering solutions, headquartered in Venray, Netherlands and founded in 1901. The company operates across four core product families — CR Mobile Guard and Handy Mobile Guard rolling scaffolds (the firm's proprietary series with interchangeable components for fleet flexibility), specialized scaffolds (facade, window, plasterer, truck, de-icing), roof and access solutions (dormer, roof edge protection, chimney), and extensions such as the Solar Lift system — together with a recurring service and inspection business (AMTeK-certified) and a dedicated aviation engineering arm (Custers Aviation) supplying military and civil aircraft maintenance docks.

Its technology base is industrial and mechanical: aluminum framing engineered for modularity, fully closed Mobile Guard platforms every two meters, Safe Guard railing frames replacing conventional toe board and knee rail functions, and custom-engineered structures for Boeing, Airbus, KLM, Air France, and the Dutch Ministry of Defence. Quality, safety, and traceability are anchored in ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, EN 1004-1/2, TÜV Nord approval, NATO Preferred Supplier status, and AMTeK inspection certification.

Custers makes money primarily through B2B hardware sales of catalog scaffolding products and custom-engineered solutions (priced on quotation), supplemented by professional-service revenue from certified maintenance, repair, and inspection of aerial work platforms, forklifts, and pallet trucks. Distribution is hybrid: a dealer network across the Netherlands and Belgium channels catalog products to mid-market rental and contractor buyers (including HDL Klimmaterialen, Nemaco, Rolsteiger Service, GECO, GevelProf, Rix Steigersystemen, Alustad), while a direct field-sales motion secures custom and aviation contracts with enterprise and government clients such as Heijmans, BAM, Spie, Loxam, Scania, Equans, and the Ministry of Defence. Geographic footprint is primarily European with recent extension into Canada and the United States, supported by multilingual (Dutch, English, German) digital marketing, trade fair attendance, and downloadable product documentation.

Name

Custers

Legal name

Custers Hydraulica B.V.

Website

https://custers.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Custers Hydraulica B.V. is a Dutch manufacturer, founded in 1901, that designs and builds premium aluminum scaffolding, aerial work platforms, and bespoke work-at-height engineering solutions for construction, aviation, defense, transport, and industrial clients across Europe, Canada, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Scaffolding and Aerial Work Platforms

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Access & Scaffolding Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAL), Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD)

Keywords

• Aluminum scaffolding
• Aerial work platforms
• Mobile work platforms
• Custom industrial scaffolding
• Height safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Venray

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Scaffolding Products: Sale of mobile aluminum scaffolds including CR series, Handy series, and specialty scaffolds for various applications such as facade, window, truck, and de-icing work.
2. Custom Solutions: Engineering and manufacturing of custom-made solutions including aerial work platforms, aircraft maintenance equipment, and tailor-made industrial constructions.
3. Service, Maintenance & Inspections: Maintenance, repairs, and inspections for aerial work platforms, forklifts, and pallet trucks. AMTeK-certified inspections with digital reports and certificates.
4. Scaffold Parts & Accessories: Individual scaffold components including frames, platforms, diagonals, guardrails, outriggers, and wheels. Also tarpaulins, trailers, and trolley accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Custers manufactures and distributes aluminum scaffolding systems, mobile access towers, and aerial work platforms for safe working at height. The company also engineers custom industrial and aviation maintenance platforms, and provides AMTeK-certified service, maintenance, and safety inspections for aerial work platforms, forklifts, and pallet trucks. Operations are anchored by a manufacturing facility in Venray, Netherlands, serving construction, aviation, transport, rental, and industrial sectors across Europe, Canada, and the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Custers Aviation: Custom maintenance docks, work platforms, and stairs for aircraft maintenance in the aviation industry.
• Custers Engineering
• Aerial Work Platforms

Products and services

• CR Series Aluminum Scaffolds A lightweight, agile, and efficient line of aluminum mobile scaffolds with interchangeable components available with Mobile Guard or Safe Guard railing systems, including CR Truck Scaffold and Dormer Scaffold CR variants, designed for flexible jobs where speed and mobility are essential.
• Handy Series Aluminum Scaffolds Robust and stable heavy-duty rolling aluminum scaffolds with interchangeable components, available with Mobile Guard or Safe Guard railing systems, including Handy Truck Scaffold and Dormer Scaffold Handy variants, ideal for rental fleets and intensive professional use.
• Amigo 1-Person Scaffold A single-person aluminum scaffold designed for individual professional use at height.
• Foldy Folding Scaffold A folding aluminum scaffold designed for compact transport and rapid deployment at worksites.
• Mobile Stairway Tower A mobile aluminum stairway tower providing safe stair-based access to elevated workspaces.
• Specialty Application Scaffolds A range of purpose-built aluminum scaffolds including Facade Scaffold (up to 24m platform height), De-icing Scaffold for trucks/trailers, Window Scaffold, Plasterer Scaffold, Staircase Scaffold, Chimney Scaffold, Roof Edge Protection, and Access Tower for industry-specific access challenges.
• Roof and Access Solutions Roof edge protection, dormer scaffolds (CR and Handy variants), chimney scaffolds, and access towers designed for safe work on rooftops, dormers, and elevated access points.
• Solar Lift System An easy-to-assemble lift system for solar panel installation on mobile scaffolds up to 12m platform height, featuring guide rail elements, a folding lifting frame, automatic brake winch, and ergonomic panel handling.
• Scaffold Extensions and Accessories Supporting aluminum products including Aluminium Stages, Scaffold Trolley, Scaffold Parts (frames, platforms, diagonals, guardrails, outriggers, wheels), Tarpaulins, and Scaffold Trailer for transport and storage.
• Custom Industrial and Aviation Platforms Engineered, tailor-made aluminum work platforms, maintenance docks, access stairs, and industrial constructions developed in close consultation with customers for aviation (e.g., A320 paint dock), defense, transport, and heavy industry applications.
• Aerial Work Platform Service, Maintenance and Inspections AMTeK-certified periodic safety inspections, maintenance, and repairs for aerial work platforms, forklifts, and pallet trucks from all brands, with digital reports and certificates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Platform heights from 3m to 14m working height available across product lines
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• EquanscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Collaboration between Custers and technical service provider Equans regarding the use of aerial work platforms. Custers supplies aerial work platforms for Equans' technical service operations.
• Ministry of DefenceflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026Development of state-of-the-art Chinook maintenance dock optimized for maximum safety. In close collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, Custers has developed advanced maintenance solutions for military aviation.
• TÜV NordcoreOthersProduct certification partnership for TÜV approval of mobile scaffolding products in accordance with latest safety standards.
• AbomacoreOthersAnnual training and assessment of Custers inspectors for AMTeK safety inspections of aerial work platforms.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Altrex: Dutch-headquartered manufacturer of aluminum scaffolds, ladders, and aerial work platforms. Altrex is the closest direct competitor to Custers in mobile aluminum scaffolding and access solutions across Europe, with overlapping dealer networks and similar target customers in construction and industrial markets.
• ASC Group: European manufacturer of aluminum scaffolds, towers, and access systems. Directly comparable to Custers in product portfolio (mobile scaffolds, facade systems) and customer base (rental fleets and contractors), with a similar premium/quality positioning in the Benelux and broader European market.
• Tubesca-Comabi: French/Italian manufacturer of ladders, scaffolding, and access equipment. Highly comparable to Custers' aluminum scaffolding and access tower offerings, serving the same European construction and industrial rental channels with overlapping EN 1004-compliant product lines.
• Instant Upright: Specialist manufacturer of mobile access towers and aluminum scaffolding systems. Comparable to Custers in product focus (modular mobile scaffolds), target customer (rental fleets), and technical differentiation around safety and modularity.

Broad incumbents

• Layher: German global leader in system scaffolding (Allround/SpeedyScaf) and access technology. Layher competes with Custers in facade and industrial scaffolding but at much greater scale, broader product breadth, and global footprint — a broad incumbent whose presence defines the premium end of the market.
• Peri: Global formwork and scaffolding manufacturer headquartered in Germany. Overlaps with Custers in scaffolding access solutions (particularly facade and industrial applications) but operates as a broad incumbent with a much larger portfolio across concrete formwork, scaffolding, and engineering services.
• BrandSafway: North American access, scaffolding, and industrial services leader formed from Brand Energy and Safway. Comparable to Custers' scaffolding and access solutions business, particularly in industrial MRO and aviation maintenance, with significantly larger scale and a US-centric footprint that overlaps with Custers' recent North American expansion.
• Haulotte: French global manufacturer of aerial work platforms (boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers). Directly comparable to Custers' aerial work platform manufacturing and servicing business, though Haulotte is a broad incumbent with a much larger international presence.
• Skyjack: Canadian manufacturer of aerial work platforms (scissor and boom lifts). Comparable to Custers' aerial work platform and service business, particularly relevant given Custers' recent Canadian market expansion; Skyjack represents the established North American incumbent Custers is positioning against.

Emerging players

• Hailo: German manufacturer of ladders, steps, and access solutions with growing professional/industrial scaffolding offerings. Comparable to Custers as a European aluminum access-equipment specialist with adjacent product categories, though Hailo is more consumer-leaning and smaller in industrial scaffolding than Custers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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